Tag pangolin

2 Apr

A First for GCF in Nepal: World Pangolin Day 2026

This year marked a powerful milestone as World Pangolin Day 2026 was celebrated on the ground in Nepal’s Tanahun District—bringing communities, students, and conservationists together for the very first time around one shared mission: protecting pangolins.

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29 Jan

World Pangolin Day | Art Piece Silent Auction

One-of-a-Kind Pangolin Art | World Pangolin Day Conservation K9 Fundraiser This original Temminck’s pangolin artwork was created by Brierley McCubbins, Global Conservation Force Field Journalist and artist, in honor of […]

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27 Jan

K9 Handler & Operational K9 Training Course Wrap-Up | Netherlands

From January 12–23, 2026, Global Conservation Force delivered an intensive K9 Handler & Operational K9 Training Course in the Netherlands, bringing together instructors, professional participants, and operational K9 teams for two weeks of immersive, real-world training focused on wildlife conservation, wildlife protection, and counter-wildlife trafficking operations. Led by Mike Veale (Founder & President, Global Conservation Force) alongside Wesley Visscher and the Scent Imprint Conservation Dogs team, the course was intentionally designed to function as both a conservation professional development program and a train-the-trainer—equipping participants to elevate their own operational capacity while gaining the tools to develop K9 teams and handlers in their home countries.

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7 Jan

World Pangolin Day 2026 – How You Can Help Save the Most Trafficked Mammal on Earth

World Pangolin Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday in February - this year on February 21, 2026. It’s a global moment to raise awareness about pangolins, the world’s most trafficked mammals, and to unite conservationists, educators, volunteers, professionals, travelers, and concerned citizens in meaningful action. At Global Conservation Force (GCF), we believe conservation is most effective when everyone has a role to play. From education and reporting to training, field work, and supporting community-based conservation - there are many pathways to make a difference. Here’s how you can help protect pangolins and support wildlife conservation that spans Africa and Asia.

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6 Jan

Pangolert: How Your Smartphone Can Help Save the World’s Most Trafficked

Pangolert: How Your Smartphone Can Help Save the World’s Most Trafficked Mammal Pangolins are arguably the most elusive species in conservation. The number one question conservationists hear is:   “How […]

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6 Jan

Let’s Team Up and Save a Species: Becoming a Pangolin Guardian

Let’s Team Up and Save a Species: Becoming a Pangolin Guardian   Hello and welcome to the Pangolin Guardians community!   Pangolin.Africa, an organisation dedicated to the protection and preservation […]

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19 Nov

Giving Tuesday 2025 Need & Goals

Every year, thousands of animals fall victim to poaching. Rhinos, elephants, and countless other species face threats from illegal wildlife trade, habitat destruction, and human-wildlife conflict. To combat this, along with several other avenues, GCF empowers and equips anti-poaching units with the tools, training, and resources they need to protect these vulnerable species

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30 Aug

August Impact Update: Training Rangers, Equipping Teams, and Protecting Wildlife

August was a powerful month of impact for Global Conservation Force, with training, equipment sponsorships, and field operations strengthening frontline conservation across South Africa. Thanks to the support of our partners, donors, and patrons, we advanced ranger skill sets, supplied vital gear, and removed threats to endangered wildlife populations.

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17 Jun

May–June 2025 Impact Recap: Global Conservation Force in Action

From the rugged bushveld of South Africa to the dense rainforests of Indonesia, Global Conservation Force continued to make powerful strides in wildlife conservation throughout May and June 2025. With hands-on ranger support, advanced wildlife monitoring, K9 deployment, legal action against poachers, and global education, the past two months reflect our deep and growing impact on the frontlines of conservation.

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5 Jun

Pangolin Protection in Action: Tracking Tags Sponsored for Zululand Conservation Trust

We’re proud to share a powerful step forward in pangolin conservation: Global Conservation Force has sponsored four tracking tags for our partners at Zululand Conservation Trust to support their critical work monitoring and protecting pangolins in the wild.

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